Bills of Quantities (BQ) are an indispensable tool for the management of a construction project. In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted to assess its applicability and many without doubt have recognized its significance in the construction process. Despite this recognition, reviews of the literatures have suggested that the BQ is fla

Wireless LAN technologies have picked up momentum in the recent years due to their ease of deployment, cost and availability. The era of wireless LAN has also given rise to unique applications like VOIP, IPTV and unified messaging. However, these real-time applications are very sensitive to network and handoff latencies. To successfully support the

A compact low profile patch antenna for Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag for metallic applications is presented in this research study. By employing two gap-coupled C-shaped patches, wide half-power impedance bandwidth (RL ≥3 dB) of 152 MHz is achieved for universal application UHF (860-960 MHz) RFID. Moreover,

Background: Extended spectrum ß-lactamases (ESBLs) represent a major group of lactamases responsible for resistance, mostly produced by gram-negative bacteria, to newer generations of ß-lactam drugs currently being identified in large numbers worldwide. The present study was undertaken to see the frequency of ESBL producing Pseudomonas spp. isola

A planar wideband patch antenna for ultra�high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFI D) tag for metallic applications is presented in this research work. Three different shape patches are inductively coupled to a triangle loop to excite three resonances close to each other to f orm wide impedance bandwidth for universal application

In this research, a planar wideband microstrip patch antenna for passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is proposed. To enable universal operation by covering the operating frequency of ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID band from 860 MHz to 960 MHz, two C-shaped patches are employed. Both of the patches are inductively coupled fed by a rec

Background: quality awards are known as one of the research interests in quality management sector. Objective: This study tries to compare quality awards. Results: In the first part we focused on Malaysian quality award, aim to introduce it as one of the successful quality awards systems. Then in the next phase of the paper we try to review the joi

Let F stand for the feld of real or complex numbers, \phi : F^n\rightarrow F^n be any given polynomial map of the form \phi(x) = x + "higher order terms". We attach to it the following operator D : F[x]\rightarrow F[x] defined by D(f) = f-f\circle\phi, where F[x] = F[x_1; x_2; ...; x_n]- the F-algebra of polynomials in variables x_1; x_2;..

Classical Iranian literary sources contain valuable information with respect to materials and techniques related to the art of book-making, including pigments and dyes. Some of these writings have been composed in the form of mystical poetry which needs professional research into the language and classical terms used. Studying these primary sources

In view of recent debates and trends in Islamic finance, this paper seeks to reflect the practice of Islamic investment in the light of the Maqasid as-Shari’ah (objectives of the Shari’ah). Specifically, it attempts to argue for the incorporation of broader social responsibility concerns in the screening criteria of Islamic investment practices